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Thread #166789   Message #4020197
Posted By: Steve Gardham
18-Nov-19 - 06:22 PM
Thread Name: The current state of folk music in UK
Subject: RE: The current state of folk music in UK
Yes, Sue, that's another aspect of the modern folk scene that gets little mention. Back in Jim's day the majority of the folk scene was quite incestuous in that it took place in private pub room with little contact with the general public. Nowadays we try to take music into all sorts of institutions and out onto the streets to engage the general public, and not just passively. We have been into schools, taught them folk songs and had the kids perform at our festival, and many other similar events. I know Whitby Festival puts on all sorts of events like this and it's still going strong.